Dhaka, May 14 -- BNP Chairperson's Advisory Council member Zainul Abedin Farroque on Wednesday urged the interim government to take immediate steps for holding the national election, sensing the pulse of the country's people.

"We urge you (CA) to understand the pulse of people. They want an election. Make all arrangements for the election soon," he said while addressing a discussion meeting.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Pharmacy Association arranged the programme titled "Specific Roadmap for the Jatiya Sangsad Election and Reforms in the State Structure" at the Jatiya Press Club.

Farroque alleged that the cohorts of the Awami League are trying to delay the election as part of a conspiracy against the interim government.

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